Place electric mixing bowl and whipping attachment in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.

Place whipping cream in freezer for about 5 minutes, be careful not to freeze it.

Pour whipping cream into mixing bowl. Attach bowl and wire whip to mixer.

To avoid splashing, start on low and gradually turn up the speed. When the cream begins to bubble, increase the mixer speed to 8.

To make sweetened whipped cream, add up to 3 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar for each cup of cream. When done, it will droop slightly from the ends of the beaters when lifted. It will also leave light traces on the surface while beating.

Adding Sugar & Flavorings: You'll get more volume from whipped cream if you hold off adding sugar or flavorings like vanilla or liqueurs, until just before the cream becomes soft and billowy. Make sure you slowly add them at the side of the bowl while whipping.

"Because your KitchenAid® mixer whips so quickly, there are just a few seconds between whipping stages. Look for these characteristics: